The Brussels Times

1 week ago | brusselstimes.com | Dylan Carter

Despite a growing global demand for cybersecurity expertise, with 97 people falling victim to cybercrimes every minute globally, women are still significantly underrepresented in the cybersecurity field. There is a huge demand for employees: over 800,000 new trained cybersecurity professionals are needed in Europe alone and there is a global shortage of nearly five million cybersecurity workers.

1 week ago | brusselstimes.com | Dylan Carter

Suspended 50 metres above the ground, diners will soon enjoy fine-dining above the Waterloo battlefield. For nearly 20 years, 'Dinner in the Sky', a concept co-created by Brussels resident David Ghysels, has brought dining to new heights, both in Belgium and across the globe. From a simple marketing concept, Ghysels' Brussels-based company has quickly grown to become a hotly attended dining experience, represented in over 60 countries globally.

2 weeks ago | brusselstimes.com | Maïthé Chini

Teachers across Europe are reporting a widespread challenge with students performing below expectations and shifting views on generative AI, according to the latest annual European Teacher Survey. Across European countries, 40% of teachers stated that a large proportion of their students are performing below the expected level. This is especially prevalent in primary education, and most noticeable in Spain, where 80% of teachers say many or most of their students are underperforming.

2 weeks ago | brusselstimes.com | Maïthé Chini

Belgian railway operator SNCB/NMBS is launching a 'Flex Parking Subscription,' a formula with a flexible parking subscription that is particularly advantageous for commuters who go to work two to three times a week. With teleworking now firmly anchored in the habits of many commuters, more than a quarter of all subscriptions for journeys between work and home were flexible ones (Flex Subscription) in 2024. "Some of these commuters come to the station by car.

2 weeks ago | brusselstimes.com | Maïthé Chini

Baby playing with a ball in Brussels. Credit: Belga/Laurie DieffembacqThe European Parliament and the EU Member States reached an agreement on Thursday to make toys safer. Under the new plans, the safety requirements for European toys will be tightened, for example by extending the ban on the use of hazardous substances. The use of chemicals that are carcinogenic, can damage genetic material or affect reproduction will remain prohibited.